Bahrain vs China PR Match Analysis and Prediction

Bahrain vs China PR Match Analysis & Prediction

Bahrain

14/11/2024 5:00 pm

China PR

by Vincent

3 weeks ago 0 20

DISCLAIMER: All odds are quoted at time the prediction went live. Check the sports book for updated odds

Looking to strengthen their case for an unlikely top-two finish in Group C, Bahrain will face strugglers China PR in an AFC World Cup qualifying match on Thursday.

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Bahrain have put together an impressive run of form under new management in 2026 World Cup qualifying, with Thursday’s hosts losing just one of eight matches on their quest for a spot in North America.

They produced arguably the surprise performance and result of the third round to date back in September, when a diligent defensive display and a late-gasp Harry Souttar own goal handed the visitors to Australia a shock three points.

Dilmun Warriors also managed a commendable result during the October international break, with Dragan Talajic’s side keeping a clean sheet at Saudi Arabia on October 15, when goalkeeper Ebrahim Lutfaila crucially saved a penalty from Al Hilal star Salem Al-Dawsari.

Approaching the middle point of third-round qualification, Bahrain are currently occupying fourth place in a highly-competitive Group C, with Talajic’s side level on points with Australia and Saudi Arabia in second and third respectively, with leaders Japan five points ahead of their section rivals.

Meanwhile, China have tasted victory on just two occasions in 11 competitive matches so far in 2024, with Thursday’s visitors at risk of being cut adrift at the bottom of Group C.

That being said, China managed to land their first major punch in the third round of qualifying most recently on October 15, when goals apiece from Bakram Abduweli and Yuning Zhang were enough to secure maximum points against Indonesia.

Bahrain vs. China PR Head to head

These two teams have drawn in all three previous meetings.

17/07/2004

China PR

2

Bahrain

2

AFC Asian Cup
11/08/2010

China PR

1

Bahrain

1

Friendlies
10/09/2018

Bahrain

0

China PR

0

Friendlies
14/11/2024

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
14/11/2024

Bahrain

N/A

China PR

N/A

AFC World Cup Qualifiers

Bahrain Team News

After keeping a clean sheet at Saudi Arabia in their most recent game, Bahrain should stick with a centre-back pairing of Waleed Al Hayam and Amine Benaddi in front of penalty-saving Lutfalia.

Bahrain's Last 5 Matches

11/06/2024

UAE

1

Bahrain

1

AFC World Cup Qualifiers
05/09/2024

Australia

0

Bahrain

1

AFC World Cup Qualifiers
10/09/2024

Bahrain

0

Japan

5

AFC World Cup Qualifiers
10/10/2024

Bahrain

2

Indonesia

2

AFC World Cup Qualifiers
15/10/2024

Saudi Arabia

0

Bahrain

0

AFC World Cup Qualifiers

China PR Team News

Both providing brilliant assists during the victory over Indonesia, defenders Zhunyi Gao and Shenglong Jiang will retain their places in China’s back four.